New Mexico Highlands University Men's Basketball

Scott Waterman, the Head Men's Basketball Coach, leads the New Mexico Highlands University Men's Basketball staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school in Las Vegas, New Mexico with 2,704 undergraduates and an average net price of $11,062 a year after aid.

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   Find the right coachEmail Scott Waterman, the Head Men's Basketball Coach and Brandon Tillis, the Assistant Coach. New Mexico Highlands University has 5 coaches for Men's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
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   Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
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   Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Scott can watch without scrolling.
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   Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
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   Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the New Mexico Highlands University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.